Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage

Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage

June 6, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Busted at the Border: Three Taiwanese scam kingpins busted at Suvarnabhumi with 19 hidden phones tied to Thai fraud rings. Phones linked to fake sales… Read More ›

Nakhon Sawan vocational school teacher suspended after forcing 11 smoking students to drink butt water

Nakhon Sawan vocational school teacher suspended after forcing 11 smoking students to drink butt water

June 2, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A Nakhon Sawan teacher was suspended after forcing 11 students caught smoking to drink water laced with cigarette butts. The bizarre punishment, caught on video,… Read More ›

Kingdom celebrates some rare good news. Beautiful yet gritty young Thai woman crowned Miss World

Kingdom celebrates some rare good news. Beautiful yet gritty young Thai woman crowned Miss World

June 2, 2025

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Opal Suchata Chuangsri, 21, makes history as Thailand’s first Miss World, overcoming a teenage health scare and pageant controversy to triumph in India—offering rare hope… Read More ›

Cavalier Chinese pervert arrested by police at Chiang Mai Zoo after sexual assault on a young intern

Cavalier Chinese pervert arrested by police at Chiang Mai Zoo after sexual assault on a young intern

May 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A young Chinese man was arrested at Chiang Mai Zoo after groping a female intern in broad daylight. CCTV captured the assault, and police say… Read More ›

Police aircraft fleet grounded for full safety checks, a review of all aircraft and maintenance protocols at division level

Police aircraft fleet grounded for full safety checks, a review of all aircraft and maintenance protocols at division level

May 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s entire police air fleet has been grounded after two deadly crashes in one month killed nine officers. On Saturday, a 1973 helicopter exploded mid-air,… Read More ›

Thailand emerges as a safe world destination for solo female travellers in latest online surveys and guides

Thailand emerges as a safe world destination for solo female travellers in latest online surveys and guides

May 24, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand has been ranked among the world’s safest destinations for solo female travellers, with praise from top blogs and the New York Post highlighting its… Read More ›

UK girl’s dream holiday in Thailand turns into life in a Georgian prison. Courtesy of cannabis smuggling

UK girl’s dream holiday in Thailand turns into life in a Georgian prison. Courtesy of cannabis smuggling

May 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

UK teen’s dream holiday in Thailand takes a shocking turn as she’s arrested in Georgia for cannabis smuggling. Bella May Culley faces life in prison… Read More ›

UK tourist’s deadly Waterfall plunge leaves him with massive injuries. 4 others have already died there

UK tourist’s deadly Waterfall plunge leaves him with massive injuries. 4 others have already died there

May 10, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A UK tourist, Liam Gibson, suffers life-changing injuries after falling at the dangerous Na Muang Waterfall 2 in Thailand. His family is raising funds for… Read More ›

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

May 10, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

May 9, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

April 23, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Tourism chief targets high-spending Europeans and Middle Easterners for the second half of 2025 as cabinet orders shorter visa stays amid rising concern over foreign… Read More ›

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

April 17, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

April 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after transfer orders. Insurgents bombed a convoy carrying his body, injuring two. Attack linked to BRN as violence… Read More ›

US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail

US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail

April 8, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

US lecturer Paul Chambers, jailed in Thailand on a lèse-majesté charge, after being denied bail by Phitsanulok Court. The Naresuan University expert faces charges under… Read More ›

Hope in Chatuchak is petering out with time and with ghastly sights on Saturday. K9 dogs lead the way

Hope in Chatuchak is petering out with time and with ghastly sights on Saturday. K9 dogs lead the way

April 6, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Hope fades at the Chatuchak collapse as K9 dogs lead rescuers through the wreckage. Despite rapid progress on Saturday and signals tested in key zones,… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau promises bug on Digital Entry Card site will be fixed before it launches on April 28th

Immigration Bureau promises bug on Digital Entry Card site will be fixed before it launches on April 28th

April 5, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Immigration Bureau confirms the new Thailand Digital Entry Card (TDAC) will go live on April 28. A glitch affecting foreign expats’ registration will be fixed.… Read More ›

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